1980 Annual Reports

Publication

Church of the Red Rocks Historical Archives

Name/Title

1980 Annual Reports

Entry/Object ID

1980-001-

Description

The 1980 Church of the Red Rocks Annual Reports detail a comprehensive overview of the congregation's activities, stewardship, and community accomplishments. Dr. Bernard T. Drew served as the current moderator, supported by boards, committees, and professional staff including Minister Rev. Alice B. Snow. The report highlights major physical expansions such as the completion of the Garden Terrace and parking lot enlargements, robust financial and benevolent giving, and program engagement across education, music, and social concerns. The Church’s twentieth anniversary was celebrated. Proposed Budget: The proposed operating and capital budget for 1981 totals $110,233 Beginning membership (12/31/79): 518 Ending membership (12/31/80): 565 Average Weekly Worship Attendance: 268

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Snow, Rev. Alice B.

Notes

Rev. Alice Snow was selected by the National Church”as its “poster person” for the Annual Christmas Fund Appeal. Rev. Snow was presented with a vehicle of her own as a gift from the congregation.

Person or Organization

Drew, Bernard T.

Notes

Moderator

Person or Organization

Seapy, Heath

Notes

Director of Music

Person or Organization

Reed, Gladys

Notes

Organist

Related Events

Event

Benevolences, Congregation

Notes

Total congregational and organizational benevolence giving included $14,806 processed via the finance secretary, a $10,000 budgeted amount, and $16,977 in direct contributions to benevolences, including One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors in Need, Family Thank Offering, Veterans of the Cross, and Southwest Mission Fund.

Event

Benevolences, Women's Fellowship

Notes

Women’s Fellowship contributed locally and globally, including $131 for earthquake victims in Italy through Church World Service.

Event

Sunday School Classes

Notes

Sunday School program operated with 7 teachers and 16 pupils on average, holding a special Recognition Sunday on October 26, 1980

Notes

No Vacation Bible School

Event

Friendship Club

Notes

Friendship Club potlucks and monthly entertainment programs (attendance ranging from 80 to over 100).

Event

Minors

Notes

"The Minors" young adult social group.

Event

Women's Fellowship

Notes

Monthly luncheons, circle meetings and hosted the Women of the Southwest Conference for a two day conference at the CRR

Event

Festival of Joy Concerts

Notes

Other concerts included Maundy Thursday "Service of Darkness", Easter Cantata with brass duo, and the December 14th Christmas Cantata.

Web Links and URLs

1980 Annual Reports, 1980 Annual Reports Abstract